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California State Assembly — District 27

June 2026 California Primary June 2, 2026 Upcoming

AI Race Summary

AD-27 stretches from Morgan Hill and southern Santa Clara County into Merced, Madera, and Fresno counties — the Central Valley's western edge. Three candidates filed: two Democrats and a Republican. The seat is open after the previous incumbent moved on. Ag policy, water rights, and Central Valley housing affordability lead the agenda. (Only the Santa Clara County portion of AD-27 — Morgan Hill and surrounding territory — concerns this guide's three-county audience.)

Candidates · sorted by endorsements

Brian Pacheco

Brian Pacheco

Democrat · Fresno County Supervisor

Two-term Fresno County Supervisor (since 2015), fourth-generation dairy farmer, and former Fresno-area chamber leader. Pro-housing Democrat with a record on permitting reform and pragmatic governance. The favored CA YIMBY pick in this race.

Japjeet Singh Uppal

Japjeet Singh Uppal

Democrat · Livingston City Councilmember

City Councilmember in Livingston (Merced County).

Mike Murphy

Mike Murphy

Republican · Small Business Owner

Small business owner; the lone Republican on the AD-27 ballot.